Title:  Quality Inspector

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY:        

Provides control of nonconforming material support to the Supplier Quality Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Quality Departments. Ensures accurate and timely capture, compilation and reporting of nonconforming material (NCM) data. Interfaces with Purchasing and Engineering to coordinate and expedite material in area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates all aspects of MRB (Material Review Board) nonconforming material processing. Reviews Discrepant Material Reports (DMR’s) to ensure complete and accurate NCM information is captured in SAP.
• Ensures the control of all material in MRB quarantined locations; helps to ensure the controlled access of material in these locations, and the segregation of discrepant material from conforming material.
• Assists Component Engineers, SQE’s and logistics personnel with material dispositions, SAP material location transfers, and physical movement of material as required.
• Process and supply information as needed for Purges. Inspect per ECO process.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office and/or electromechanical product manufacturing environment.
• Work may require lifting and moving material up to 20 pounds in weight.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough understanding of ISO 9000-compliant processes for the control of nonconforming material. Certified to IPC 7711/7721 (rework and repair)
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic to advanced ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets and component specifications.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Ability to perform increasingly complex tasks associated with NCM control and data reporting.
• Basic to advanced knowledge and skill of Lean Manufacturing.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of related quality inspection, NCM processing and/or supplier quality support experience.
• Two or more years’ experience creating process performance reports utilizing Excel spreadsheet capabilities (data sorting, filters, pivot tables) and/or other business data processing/report generation tools preferred
• Two or more years’ experience working with SAP preferred

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate
• AAS degree in technical or database administration discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

COMPENSATION:                            

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting.  Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.  The range of starting pay for this role is $19.50 to $24.50 per hour.   

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs  
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. 

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 11/7/2025, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.